From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I had babies on the brain. In my mind, I had just nine months to make sure everything was perfect for the new bundle of joy that would soon be arriving. Knowing absolutely nothing about babies before becoming Riley's mommy meant that I had a big job ahead of me. I read everything I could find about basic baby care, supplies, breastfeeding, SIDS and the like.
After taking a newborn care class with my husband, I decided right then and there that swaddling my child was the way to go. Unfortunately, I wasn't very good at doing it with a traditional swaddling blanket, which is why I was thrilled to learn of the SwaddleMe product line from Summer Infant. These wonderfully designed adjustable infant wraps take all the guesswork out of swaddling your little one. They also help protect your baby from improper swaddling, which can lead to hip dysplasia.
Of course, Summer Infant didn't just make parents' lives easier with the SwaddleMe blanket. They even went the extra mile and designed adorable bedding ensembles for your baby's nursery that feature the SwaddleMe infant wrap! Now that's the kind of one-stop shopping all new parents need. Keep reading to learn more!
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More than any other season, I believe summer to be the season of fitness. I mean, the weather is warm, bikinis are in and if you're covered from head to toe in the hopes of camouflaging those extra pounds, everyone will notice. I've long been a fan of working out at home, for there are some terrific programs out there which really kick butt.
Since Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year, my family decided to celebrate a little early. Of course, a 4th of July celebration just wouldn't be the same without firing up the 'ol grill, which definitely means that pork ribs will be on the menu!
In my opinion, kitchen decor took a giant leap forward with the advent of stainless steel appliances. Nothing against the colored lacquer finishes of yesteryear, but they just can't hold a candle in the looks department to stainless steel.
When I was a little kid, I always looked forward to the summertime because I knew my family would be spending plenty of time by the water. Whether it was a swimming pool, the beach or a lake never mattered much to me, I just loved getting wet and splashing about. I also loved the change of scenery and especially the change of living things that were present around beaches and lakes.
Motherhood: the toughest job you'll ever love. I believe that saying down to my core, for I've never worked harder at something, only to love and cherish every single minute of it. We moms are in a unique club of sorts that only other moms understand. Believe me, I know. Before I became a mom, I was completely clueless as to how wonderful motherhood could be. Now, of course, I want to proclaim my "mom-ness" to the world!